Ms. Alyssa Maltese

Root Literary

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Alyssa Maltese

Root Literary

Website:
rootliterary.com
Blog/Other:
www.alyssamaltese.com
Twitter (X):
@lyssmaltese
AALA Member:
Yes (Visit Site)
Query Methods
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Genres
This agent is seeking the following genres:

Fiction

Commercial
Contemporary
Family Saga
Historical
Horror
Mystery
Romance
Science Fiction
Speculative
Thrillers/Suspense
Upmarket
Young Adult

Non-Fiction

Cultural/Social Issues
Food/Lifestyle
Health/Fitness
History
Humor/Gift Book
LGBTQ+
Memoir
Multicultural
Narrative
Nature/Ecology
Pop Culture
Psychology
Relationship/Dating
Science/Technology
Women's Issues
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Author Comments
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CatherineAdaCampbell
03/14/2024 09:55 AM
3/12/2024 - book proposal and sample chapters via QM
3/14/2024 - nice form rejection
MarlowePercival
03/07/2024 10:32 PM
Q via QM: Feb 26th, 2024
R via QM: Mar 5th, 2024

Form rejection

Speculative Literary 99k

mirandaf
03/05/2024 09:31 PM
Query: 1/27 (Psychological Suspense)
Full request: 2/15

Personalized rejection 3/4 saying she loved it but felt it was missing something she couldn't put her finger on so she had to pass. Mentioned I could send her a revision if I undertake one. Extremely kind, extremely painful :')

thejasonbrowne
02/27/2024 04:12 PM
Q: 2/15
Form R: 2/21
NonFiction 50k
Profile Update

Patrick (Admin)
02/21/2024 06:53 PM
Profile Update: Genres updated.
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Last Update:
02/21/2024 - Genres updated.
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